Oscar Najera Herrera

Born in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico to Manuel Herrera (Juardo) “El Masestro” and Maria Najera. He started his musical career at the age of 9 on the 22nd of November in 1963 with orchestra, “Casino”. He then played with Los Gatos Negros, La Formula & Combo Colonial before he came to San Angelo on August 10, 1974. At that time, he started different groups such as Oscar Najera, Generation 78. He played with Los Tejanos, Coyote, Tortilla Factory, and Tropical Acuna just to name a few. Oscar wrote several songs that were recorded by artist such as Charro Negro (Bobby Butler), El Coyote (Gilbert Deanda), Los Solitarios de Sonora, Tony Guerrero, Willie Alverado, Jay Perez, Joe Bravo & Bernabe Ojeda (Tropical Acuna). He would alternate with several artist like Lisa Lopez, Anna Connie, Little Joe y la Familia, Sonny Ozuna, Loz Chachos, Los Fabuosos 4, Ruben Naranjo, Los Angeles Negros, Los Tigeres Del Norte, Ramon Ayala, Los Hurcanes Del Norte, Mingo Saldivar, La Sombra, La Mafia, Victor Hugo Ruiz, Los Reyes Locos, Los Saylors, Estaban, Rubern Ramos and many more. The last groups he played with were Los Bohemios and was still an active member of Los Compadres. He worked with Holsum Bakery for three years, Handy Packing for three years, and SAISD for 12 years. His true passion was being a musician for 60 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Romelia S. Herrera; Two sons Oscar Herrera and wife Nicole and Reynaldo Herrera; Three daughters, Leslie Herrera, Marcella Herrera, and Romelia Herrera all of San Angelo. He had 11 grandchildren, Alexandra, Alexis, Aracely, Arianna, Abigail, Brianna, Oscar III, Izmayel, Isaiah, Zoraya, and Joel. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home. Due to Covid, the family requests everyone please wear a mask.